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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 302.34 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 302.34 and 167.56 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 302.34 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/302.34 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 302.34 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 50,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660.09/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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